Flowers For Algernon Review

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What disorder is caused by the buildup of the amino acid Phenylalanine in the body?

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is caused by the buildup of Phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability and other serious health issues.

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What task do Charlie and Algernon compete in to test their intellectual development?

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They compete in mazes, which serve as a measure of their problem-solving abilities and intelligence.

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What is the graphical representation of IQ scores that follows a normal distribution called?

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Bell Curve. It illustrates how most people score near the average, with fewer people scoring very high or very low.

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True or False: Other animals also underwent the same experimental operation before Algernon.

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True. The experiment was conducted on other animals before being applied to Algernon.

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Why did Charlie receive a $25 bonus from his boss?

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Charlie was awarded the bonus for adjusting the factory machine layout to improve efficiency.

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What is the significance of the Bell Curve in psychology?

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The Bell Curve represents the distribution of traits, such as intelligence, in a population, showing that most individuals fall near the average.

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Define Phenylketonuria (PKU).

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Phenylketonuria is a genetic disorder where the body cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation.

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What does the term 'intellectual development' refer to?

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Intellectual development refers to the growth of cognitive abilities, including thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

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What is the purpose of using mazes in intelligence testing?

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Mazes are used to assess problem-solving skills and cognitive function, as they require planning and spatial awareness.

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Explain the concept of normal distribution in statistics.

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Normal distribution is a probability distribution that is symmetric about the mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence.